J-not overstrong like some imperial beers are, very drinkable, a little bit oily – but in a good way. Pleasant burn on the back of the throat. Strong clove finish, very drinkable with depth and substance, but on the lighter side of the imperials so it’s easy to drink. Very fall-like. Didn’t taste any maple syrup though… K-Nice malt and pumpkin flavor, a bready beer that reminds me more of pumpkin bread than pumpkin pie (and I do love pumpkin bread!). Can taste a touch of the maple, and the clove really comes through on the finish. The imperial aspect comes through with a mild warming alcohol burn on the finish.

Our First Pumpkin Beer tasted (note, these are in no particular order)

K- Keith

J- Janine (the wife)

All Scores are on a 1-5 scale wiht 5 being the highest

Date

9/21/2014

Name

Night Owl Pumpkin Ale

Brewery

Elysian

Location

Seattle, WA

ABV

5.90%

Price

$2.49

Style

Pumpkin Ale

Color

J- Cloudy & honey colored K- orange amber, cloudy

Head

J- minimal K-off white, thin, fizzy

Aroma J/K

J- apple cinnamon spice K-mild, ginger, cinnamon

Mouthfeel

J- bitter on palate and main part of tongue, but smooth, thin K- medium and fizzy

Ginger

J-3, K-3

Allspice

J-4, k-4

Nutmeg

J-2 k-3

Cinnamon

J-1 K-3

Cloves

J-1 K-1

Pumpkin

j-3 K-2

Hops

J-3 K-3

Overall

J-2.5 K-3.25

Repeater

J-No, K-Yes

Comments

J-lemon/citrusy overpowers the spices/ refreshing, clean, not warm and autumy – kinda California autumn. K- initally sweet with a nice blend of all pumpkin spices, dry and somewhat bitter finish with a touch of citrus. Definately less sweet and a bit more hoppy than your average pumpkin ale.